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Is the Specialized Epic Evo the most underrated mountain bike on the used market? Let’s find out. First, if you’re in need of some extra gear, check out the "yard sale" section on my website, where I’m clearing out new and used cycling gear- https://www.outdoorbros.com In this video, I break down why the Specialized Epic Evo continues to impress me, even a generation after its release. With its lightweight 22-pound frame, incredible climbing ability, and smooth descending performance, this bike truly blurs the lines between cross-country and trail bikes. Podcast with Mitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkOD6gOI-BE Let me know in the comments: What do you value most in a mountain bike—lightweight, speed, or versatility? Thanks for watching, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more videos like this. Gear I’m Riding and Into ↓↓↓ Favorite Road Tires: Pirelli Race TLR https://amzn.to/49jhn7i Classic Tires: Continental GP5000 S TR https://amzn.to/3ZdCD9Q Gravel Tires: Pirelli Cinturato Gravel M https://amzn.to/4ghsTCj Sealant: Orange Sealed https://amzn.to/3ZjIOt9 Road Race Bike: Specialized Tarmac SL8 https://geni.us/dD4d Gravel Bike: Specialized Crux https://geni.us/USRdxh MTB Bike: Epic 8 https://geni.us/1APpjc OSPW: CeramicSpeed OSPW RS https://amzn.to/4eVD8v6 All-Around Helmet: Kask Protone Icon https://amzn.to/4f0y093 Road Helmet: Specialized Evade 3 https://geni.us/ReXn7 Road Shoes: Specialized Torch https://geni.us/ALhUC Gravel/MTB Shoes: Recon Lace https://geni.us/tzba Computer: Wahoo ELMNT Bolt https://amzn.to/45VERgm Saddle: Pro Stealth https://amzn.to/3sVd9S7 Chain Lube: CeramicSpeed UFO Drip https://amzn.to/3B19Opd Road Wheels: Enve SES 4.5 https://geni.us/yy3ao Gravel Wheels: Reserve 40|44 https://geni.us/1iKt6Z Valves: Fillmore Valves https://geni.us/uQQTZ6 Nutrition ↓↓↓ Everyday Workout Drink Mix: https://amzn.to/3VpgrZo Everyday Recovery Protein: https://amzn.to/41bJqU9 Everyday Oats: https://amzn.to/3CTW0x4 Creatine Monohydrate: https://amzn.to/4gfyhpF Camera Equipment ↓↓↓ Camera: Sony A7RV https://amzn.to/3BdfPPs Lens: Sony 16-35 f/2.8 GMII https://amzn.to/49oGBBk Microphone: DJI Mic 2 https://amzn.to/4g2ik6r Tripod: Mactrem https://amzn.to/49oGBBk *Some of these are affiliate links with a small commission. 00:00 Intro 0:36 The Yard Sale 1:10 The Epic Evo Specs 1:49 Performance 2:29 Downcountry: Blurring lines between XC and Trail 3:06 Mammoth: The Fun Part 3:33 The Plateau 3:52 Still a Champ 4:21 New 1x Build